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  Lifeboat Day returns to Newquay Harbour today, with a full line-up of events planned to celebrate the lifesaving work of the RNLI's crews and lifeguards.

• Treloggan Road in Newquay closed after gas pipe was damaged

  A key road in Newquay will remain closed while engineers work to repair a damaged gas pipe.

• Man seriously injured as Police appeal for witnesses of assault

  A man has been seriously injured following an assault in Newquay.

• Newquay woman launches new festival to raise breast cancer awareness

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  A Newquay woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer during the Covid lockdown is bringing a new festival event to the town.

• Police confirm a man in his forties has died at Mawgan Porth Beach

  Officers were called around 8.20pm following reports of concern for two people in the water

• Crantock Bale Push returns for its 25th anniversary

  A quirky fundraising event which has raised over £170,000 for local charities is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

• Casualty airlifted from remote beach in major coastal rescue operation

  A multi-agency rescue effort was launched on Saturday afternoon after a person fell at a remote beach along the north Cornwall coast.

• Over £140,000 awarded to good causes by Boardmasters Foundation

  More than 50 organisations across Newquay and Cornwall are set to benefit from over £140,000 in funding from the Boardmasters Foundation.

• Police confirm death of man after Narrowcliff fire

  Police say they are "investigating the circumstances" surrounding the fire in a derelict Narrowcliff property after a body was found inside.

• Pensioner says she was pressured into paying £25,000 for roof repairs

  A 75-year-old woman has described how she was pressured into paying £25,000 for roofing work, despite originally agreeing to a quote of just £1,300.

• Prestigious Atkinson gig race around Newquay coastline this weekend

  One of Newquay's most highly regarded pilot gig races is taking place this weekend, as rowers prepare to compete for the Atkinson Trophy.

• Octopus sand art marks launch of Eden Project summer programme

  A giant octopus has appeared in the sand at Watergate Bay. The temporary artwork appeared on Tuesday morning as part of a one-off installation created by art collective Sand In Your Eye.

• Fundraising beach event to support year round water testing in Newquay

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  A fundraising event is taking place this weekend to help launch an Autumn and Winter water quality testing programme in Newquay.

• Newquay woman fined for dumping waste in play park

  A woman from Newquay has been issued a £500 Fixed Penalty Notice for fly-tipping.

• Investigation launched into cause of fire

  An investigation is being carried out today to establish the cause of a fire in derelict buildings on Newquay’s Narrowcliff.

• Newquay monolith sculptures to celebrate town’s past and future

  Three new public sculptures inspired by ancient Neolithic stones are set to go on permanent display in Newquay.

• Newquay RNLI Volunteer Commended for Saving Baby’s Life in Paris Airport

  A volunteer from Newquay RNLI has been formally recognised after helping to save the life of a choking baby while off duty at a French airport.

• Hundreds expected to form human chain in protest at plastic pollution

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  Hundreds of people are expected to gather in Cornwall this weekend as part of a national protest against plastic pollution.

• Arrests after serious assault in the street

  A man from Newquay is among two people arrested following a serious assault in Penryn.

• Newquay artist looking for double wins

  A Newquay artist has once again been shortlisted for a major art competition. Diane Griffiths, who won the 2024 People’s Choice Award in The British Art Prize, is now in the running for another accolade.